Jamie Schou Real Estate

It looks like this wet weather is finally going to break in time for the holiday weekend allowing for all the events to be enjoyed in the spring sunshine that we have all been waiting for!

Events this weekend include -

Squaw Valley -
High Camp opening for the summer - There are rumors that a few lifts will be opening for skiing!….there is certainly enough snow!

Truckee -
Stand Up Paddleboard race on Donner Lake
Truckee Home Show

Northstar -
Village Wine Walk

Tahoe City & Westshore -
Opening Day at the Lake- Includes deck opening parties, music, and a seaplane splash-in!

Despite what the weather may look like now it will be a great weekend to be up here!  Enjoy the great weather and all the activities and as always let me know if there is anything I can help you with. 

Jamie Schou
Direct 530.798.1393
jschou@kw.com

It just keeps coming!  From the Tahoe Weather Geek at http://www.tahoeloco.com/weather-geek

MONDAY, MAY 24, 6:02 AM…Don’t let these warming temperatures fool you. Summer might be a few weeks away, but spring is still having a hard time taking hold on the region. After another day or two of more mild weather, Tahoe is in store for at least one more blast of winter-like weather this week.

The big blocking ridge of high pressure over the middle of the country is still keeping a deep and cold trough of low pressure bottled up over the Pacific Northwest. And that trough is preparing to send several system our way this week.

The first is due late Tuesday or Wednesday. Another is likely by Thursday or Friday. But the entire period should be cool, wet and windy, with intermittent showers throughout.

Snow levels are likely to be somewhere between 6000 and 7000 feet, and we could see some significant accumulations at higher elevations by Wednesday morning and again later in the week.

The good news for those who are ready for winter to end is that by next weekend, a ridge of high pressure is forecast to set up over California and Nevada, and by Memorial Day, we might even be seeing some temperatures rising to levels that are normal, or even above normal, for this time of year.

Stay tuned for updates as conditions change..

Forecast Highs

Tahoe City
Monday 50
Tuesday 52
Wednesday 41

At 7000 feet
Monday 40
Tuesday 40
Wednesday 33

Jamie Schou
Direct 530.798.1393
jschou@kw.com

Not looking like spring -

One of the cooler springs on record will continue into this weekend in the Sierra and Lake Tahoe — with unsettled weather, clouds, wind and rain or snow possible.

A ridge of high pressure in the east is keeping a trough of low pressure in place off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, and that trough is spinning energy our way every 48 hours or so.

The next wave is due Friday afternoon. Most of the action will be north of Interstate 80. But Tahoe could see some snow starting late Friday, with light accumulations possible by Saturday morning. Snow levels will probably dip to 6,000 feet and possibly lower.

Saturday will be unusually cold as a cold front moves through, with temperatures 10 to 15 degrees below normal. Highs around the Lake will probably not reach the 40s.

Snow showers may linger into Sunday before we begin a warming trend for the start of the week. But more cool weather may be ahead of us.

As one measure of how mild this spring has been, Sacramento has yet to see a day above 90 degrees. The last time that city made it to June 1 without a 90-degree day was 1971.

Bundle up, and enjoy the weekend.

Stay tuned to www.tahoeloco.com for updates as conditions change.

MONTHLY WEATHER ALMANAC FOR MAY
TRUCKEE
High: 66 on May 15, 16
Low: 18 on May 6
Average temp: 40.0
Departure from norm: -6.9
Precipitation: .61 inches
Normal precip for the entire month: 1.33
Percent of normal for the month: 46%
Total snowfall: 4 inches

Jamie Schou
Direct – 530.798.1393
jschou@kw.com

This is a great deal that I had to shoot out to you all.   I stopped into Moodys in downtown Truckee last night and enjoyed a great burger and fries paired with a beer for only $10!!  They are running this special every day from 3pm – 7pm.  Go check it out yourself at Moody’s.

UPDATE – Fifity Fifty in Truckee and Sunnyside in Tahoe City are running the same great deal – Burger, Fries and a Beer for $10!

Contact me for the inside scoop on all the local deals.
Jamie Schou
Direct – 530.798.1393
jschou@kw.com

The Sunset Idea House, a spectacular home built in 2007 as a model of sustainablilty in the Truckee golf course community of Gray’s Crossing has been on the market now for almost 2 years.  Originally priced at $3,995,000 the home is now listed for sale for $1,900,000.  

From Sunset Magazine:
The Sunset Magazine Idea House for 2007 is designed by Greg Faulkner of Faulkner Architects with sustainable design being the focus. It is located in the beautiful development of Gray’s Crossing, Truckee, California.

Bringing nature into our homes is one of the best things about living in the West. The Sunset Lake Tahoe Idea House – located in the scenic, meadow-oriented setting of Gray’s Crossing, a custom-home community in Truckee, California-expresses that concept everywhere. The house is full of earthy materials and textures, colors inspired by the ever-changing landscape, natural light from every possible angle, and walls and windows that blend with the outdoors. An open floor plan in the central part of the house is perfect for entertaining large groups of friends or relaxing with family. Private retreats for parents, kids, and guest provide serene places to recharge. – Sunset Magazine October 2007

This is definitely something worth seeing.  Contact me now to take a look. 

Jamie Schou
Direct – 530.798.1393
jschou@kw.com

Alpine Meadows  will be open for skiing and riding through this weekend, May 16, after that it looks like you’ll need to take a trip to Mammoth for your skiing and riding fix.  They plan to stay open until 4th of July! If you come up to Alpine this weekend and would like to take a look at some available property in the valley let me know.  You can view Alpine Meadows listings HERE. 

As always, feel free to contact me to learn more about real estate in the Tahoe/Truckee area. View all North Lake Tahoe/Truckee Listings

Jamie Schou
Direct – 530-798-1393
jschou@kw.com